The NOX AT10 Genius JR Agustín Tapia 2026 is the junior version of Agustín Tapia's racket: round shape, 300–325 g, a 30 mm profile and a shorter handle. It is made for children and young beginners who want to learn proper technique with a light, soft racket that is easy to swing.
NOX AT10 Genius JR Agustín Tapia 2026 specifications
| Feature | Value |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Balance | Low (according to most sources) |
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| Weight | 300–325 g |
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| Feel | Soft |
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| Core | HR3 White EVA |
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| Faces | 3K fibreglass (FG3) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
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| Surface | Matt |
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| Profile | 30 mm |
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| Level | Beginner (junior) |
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| Playing style | All-round |
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| Player | Agustín Tapia |
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| Technologies | FG3, HR3 White EVA, DCS, Carbon Frame |
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| Collection | NOX 2026 |
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Who is the NOX AT10 Genius JR Agustín Tapia 2026 for?
It suits children who already hit regularly in lessons or padel schools and are ready for their own racket rather than a generic starter model. The soft HR3 core lets the ball leave the face without forcing the arm, and the round shape forgives off-centre hits. If the player is already a teenager, plays with adults or wants more power, a standard 38 mm racket is the better step.
Strengths and things to consider
Strengths
- Lightness: at 300–325 g with a shortened handle, children swing quickly without overloading the wrist or elbow.
- Easy ball exit: the low-density HR3 White EVA core returns the ball with little effort, ideal for shots from the back.
- Durability: the carbon frame and DCS structure protect the joint between frame and faces when the ball strikes near the edge.
Things to consider
- Limited punch: the soft feel and fibreglass faces favour comfort, so smashes lack the power of an adult racket.
- Short lifespan: its size and 30 mm profile fall short once the player grows and needs a standard racket.
AT10 Genius JR compared with Coello Junior 2026 and AT10 Genius Ultralight 2026
The Head Coello Junior 2026 weighs 310 g, within the same range, but has a teardrop shape, a medium 265 mm balance, Power Foam and a smooth surface. Choose it if your child already attacks with confidence; the round, carbon-framed AT10 JR puts control and learning first.
The AT10 Genius Ultralight 2026 weighs 310–325 g, almost the same, but moves to a standard 38 mm profile, a teardrop shape, an HR2 core and a fibreglass frame. It is the natural next step for teenagers leaving junior sizes; the JR remains better for small hands.
Explore more NOX junior rackets, beginner rackets or all NOX rackets in our catalogue.
Questions about the NOX AT10 Genius JR Agustín Tapia 2026
How much does the NOX AT10 Genius JR 2026 weigh?
NOX lists 300–325 g, well below the adult AT10 Genius. That range, combined with a shorter handle and a 30 mm profile, lets children complete the full swing without losing speed or tiring the wrist.
Is the AT10 Genius JR the same as Agustín Tapia's racket?
No. It borrows the look of the AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum XTREME 2026 but changes the build: 3K fibreglass faces instead of carbon, a soft HR3 core, a 30 mm profile and less weight, to suit young players.
Test it for free in Fórum Alegro Sintra; you have 30 days to return it.